Recent price trends of calcium carbide
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According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of the Business Society, the ex factory prices of calcium carbide in the northwest region have temporarily stabilized this week. The average ex factory price of mainstream calcium carbide manufacturers in northwest China this week is 3150.00 yuan/ton. Weekend prices fell by 27.86% year-on-year. On June 4th, the calcium carbide commodity index was 82.53, unchanged from yesterday, a decrease of 61.11% from the cycle’s highest point of 212.23 points (2021-10-26), and an increase of 48.73% from the lowest point of 55.49 points on March 14th, 2016. (Note: The cycle refers to the period from September 1st, 2011 to the present)
Weakened upstream support, average downstream demand
From the supply side perspective, the ex factory prices of calcium carbide in the northwest region have temporarily stabilized this week, and the manufacturer’s inventory is average.
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The upstream semicarbon market declined slightly, while the downstream PVC market price fluctuated slightly. This weekend, the price of Shenmulan charcoal was around 1200 yuan/ton, and the price has dropped by about 100 yuan/ton. This week, the PVC market price increased from 5546.00 yuan/ton at the beginning of the week to 5548.00 yuan/ton at the weekend, an increase of 0.04%. Weekend prices fell by 34.46% year-on-year. The PVC market price has fluctuated slightly and increased, with downstream customers having average enthusiasm for purchasing calcium carbide. The downstream PVC market has a negative impact on the price of calcium carbide.
Calcium carbide may fluctuate and decline in the aftermarket
In mid to late June, the calcium carbide market may experience a narrow range of fluctuations and declines. The price of raw material blue charcoal has slightly decreased, cost support has weakened, and the downstream PVC market has stabilized at a low level, resulting in average downstream demand. In mid to late June, the price of calcium carbide in the northwest region may fluctuate and decline in a narrow range, with consolidation being the main trend.
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